Lot 0393
A Rare 18th Century Persian / Caucasian / Georgian Blade Sabre Sword Shamshir
Estimate: 4000-5000€
A Rare 18th Century Persian / Caucasian / Georgian Blade Sabre Sword Shamshir
Blade and crossguard decorated with gold. A rare and unusual fuller combination for a Persian sword blade, suggesting that it was probably made in Georgia.
Total length: 85 cm. Blade length: 70 cm. Width: 3.7 cm.
Starting price: 3500€
Estimate: 4000-5000€
Hammer Price: €
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Lot 0395
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Japanese tanto (短刀), attributed to the Mino school swordsmith Seki Kaneharo (関兼春) during the Tenshō era (1573–1592)
Estimate: 3500-4000€This exceptional Japanese tanto (短刀), attributed to the Mino school swordsmith Seki Kaneharo (関兼春) during the Tenshō era (1573–1592), represents the refined artistry and martial utility of late Sengoku-period blades. Certified by a Japanese sword appraisal body, this piece is paired with a richly adorned koshirae that exemplifies elite craftsmanship.
Specifications:
Type: Tanto (Japanese short sword)
Period: Tenshō era (1573–1592)
School: Mino-den (美濃伝)
Smith: Attributed to Seki Kaneharo (関兼春)
Signature: Mumei (無銘 – unsigned; suriage/tang shortened)
Grain Pattern (Jihada): Masame (straight)
Temper Line (Hamon): Gentle notare or maru
Tang: Suriage (磨上) – shortened
Mountings (Koshirae):
This tanto is housed in an elegant and traditional koshirae, designed for both visual appeal and functional durability:Saya (Scabbard): High-gloss black lacquered ribbed saya with fine horizontal grooves for grip and style. Elegant and durable with a lacquered finish.
Kojiri, Koiguchi, and Kurikata: Fitted with matching gold metal mounts, subtly aged with patina, indicating fine craftsmanship and age-appropriate wear.
Sageo: Deep purple cord (sageo) secured in the kurikata, adding visual contrast and balance.
Tsuka (Handle): Covered in rose-violet ito (handle wrapping) over traditional white samegawa (ray skin), featuring gilded menuki and fuchi/kashira with detailed floral or possibly family crest motifs in gold and black.
Fittings: The fittings are tastefully decorated in gilt metal, consistent with higher-status swords, suggesting either ceremonial or high-ranking ownership.
Historical Context:
Forged during Japan’s era of unification under Nobunaga and Hideyoshi, this tanto is a relic from a time of immense military activity and artistic expression. The Seki tradition of Mino province was known for forging practical yet beautiful blades, often favored by samurai for their battlefield reliability.The elegant fittings suggest this tanto may have been used by a higher-ranking samurai or an individual of cultural distinction—possibly ceremonial or formal wear.
Blade Length: 28.4 cm
Blade Width: 2.8 cm
Blade Thickness: 0.6 cm
Overall Length (with Koshirae): 41.2 cm
Certificate: Included (Japanese sword appraisal paper with oshigata)Starting price: 3000€
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Lot 0394
Tantō signed “Made by Sukemune” Period: Late Muromachi (15th–16th century)
Estimate: 5000-6000€
Lot 0394
Tantō signed “Made by Sukemune” Period: Late Muromachi (15th–16th century)
Estimate: 5000-6000€Tantō signed “Made by Sukemune”
Period: Late Muromachi (15th–16th century)
Origin: The blade was made in Suruga, on territory associated with the Tokugawa clan (Tokugawa family territory).
Type: Tantō (短刀)
Construction: hira-zukuri
School: Sousyu school of the Muromachi period
Total lenght: 34.5 cm.Certificates:
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tōken (特別保存刀剣鑑定書) — “Especially Preserved Sword” certificate, current high-level authentication
Two old NBTHK Tokubetsu Kichō Tōken (特別貴重刀剣) — one for the blade, one for the mounting (koshirae)
The Tokubetsu Kichō series was issued from the 1950s to early 1980s and confirmed both the blade and its mounting as “especially valuable” swords before the current Hozon / Tokubetsu Hozon grading system was introduced.
Antique tantō by master Sukemune, dating from the late Muromachi period (ca. 1450–1550), in classic hira-zukuri form.
The blade features an elegant hamon (temper line), refined proportions, and a noble patina of ancient polish.The koshirae is richly decorated with a detailed relief of a lobster (ise-ebi), executed in engraved and hammered metal (kinkō) work. In Japanese symbolism, the lobster represents longevity, respect for elders, and nobility, and such motifs often appeared on presentation swords of the samurai elite.
The meticulous rendering of the lobster’s shell and antennae highlights the exceptional skill of the metal artisan.
Included:
Tantō with original koshirae
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tōken certificate
Two old Tokubetsu Kichō Tōken certificates (blade & mounting)
Original Japanese certificate folders
Decorative cloth pouch
⚠️ Stand not included.
Collectible Value:
A blade from the late Muromachi period with triple NBTHK authentication represents an item of exceptional historical and artistic importance.
The rare lobster motif makes this koshirae a remarkable example of samurai-era Japanese metal artistry.Such pieces are exceedingly rare and highly sought after by collectors and museums of Japanese art.
Starting price: 4500€
Estimate: 5000-6000€
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